Prized/Friendly Cup

Alea iacta est.
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute Lázaro Ekain shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Asmun Doukali saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 17 minutes, Mon Beton mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rubicon AFC and the GARIBALDI FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The audience was convinced that Lázaro Ekain's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Asmun Doukali was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Inocencio Duardo in the 21st minute of play forced GARIBALDI FC's goalkeeper Rene Llorian to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lázaro Ekain blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Asmun Doukali having to make a save. In the 27th minute Lázaro Ekain shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Asmun Doukali saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 29 minutes into the match, GARIBALDI FC's goalkeeper Rene Llorian had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zeledon Incendio. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lázaro Ekain in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Asmun Doukali prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 45 minutes into the match, Ambrosio Colas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Asmun Doukali. Rubicon AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ambrosio Colas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Angelo Gabrio made a kick off. Tomas Figueroa kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Lázaro Ekain might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Asmun Doukali. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lázaro Ekain ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benedicto Silbestre in the 65th minute of play forced Rubicon AFC's goalkeeper Asmun Doukali to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lázaro Ekain could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Asmun Doukali made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Angelo Gabrio in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rene Llorian saved GARIBALDI FC from getting behind. Mon Beton hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. The supporters of GARIBALDI FC booed when Rubicon AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mon Beton didn't get a good kick on the ball. 72 minutes into the game, Ambrosio Colas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Asmun Doukali was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. GARIBALDI FC made a substitution. Erubiel Dubardo replaced Lázaro Ekain. 90 minutes into the match, Rubicon AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Erubiel Dubardo came free, but Asmun Doukali reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ambrosio Colas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but Asmun Doukali made a huge save. The GARIBALDI FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.